Newbie with RA

My name is Theresa and I have also been recently diagnoised with RA.  It's been difficult for me due to the unknown and not having anyone to talk to that understands.  I too hide my emotions and health condition from my family and friends.  I don't want them to see me as a complainer or feel to feel sorry for me. 

Like now it's hard for me to get to sleep to night due to the pain in my bones.  I work full-time as a Case Manager and have to visit Clients in their homes.  Getting in and out of the car is sometimes difficult as well as driving.  The cold weather doesn't make it any better.  My Supervior has been very understanding and this has been such a great help.  I came to find this website after searching for some others who are like myself.  Hope this website can be helpful and would like to be a listener for other's as well.